Spiritual
Metamorphosis
Just as the caterpillar goes through a process in order to
become a butterfly, we as children of God go through a spiritual metamorphosis
in order to fulfill our destiny in Him.
Sometimes we don't understand our trials and tests, but the lessons
within those tests are necessary to reach the goal.
Just like in school, we had to take different quizzes and
tests in order to pass to the next grade level, the same applies with God. If we don't do the required work and we fail
we have to either retake the test or repeat the entire class and who wants to
spend more time in the same class than we have to? How can we go to high school if we don't pass
elementary and middle school and how can we go to college if we don't fulfill
the high school requirements?
This scenario is equivalent to our spiritual walk with
God. If we don't go step by step, it's
possible we could be crippled because every step has its requirements, its
reasons and its importance. When we are
going through our 'spiritual metamorphosis,' if God were to deliver us before
we finished the test, we won't get the entire lesson we needed to learn. God does not want us crippled, but to be
equipped with power!
To whom much is given, much is required, (Luke
12:48). The higher level of education
you desire, the more discipline it will take to fulfill the requirements, the
harder the tests and the more research you have to do in order to attain that
degree you are seeking. It's the same
way with God. The higher your calling,
the greater your anointing, the stronger your teaching, has different levels of
tests, trials, tribulations and something we really don't like,
discipline! Whatever God has assigned
for you to do, there are steps and levels that we have to take in order to get
there.
Stand on faith knowing that eventually and at the right
time during your spiritual metamorphosis, you will emerge as a powerful man or
woman of God. Just think of your trials
and tribulations as a process of the refiner's fire (Malachi 3:2). All of these things come to purify us, teach
us and build us for the job we have to do.
If we don't have the proper training, how can the work we do be
effective. Going through a spiritual
metamorphosis means that although we have to work hard and may have to endure
certain things, it is for your benefit and for God's glory.
Be Blessed, Be Inspired, Be Encouraged!
